elemental.embers
@fiery.bsky.social
Illustrator.
Collector of art supplies, digital art software, and the best of intentions.
♥️ panel shows, life sciences, puns, cake, & dogs.
No AI or NFT.
she/her
https://elementalembers.art
Collector of art supplies, digital art software, and the best of intentions.
♥️ panel shows, life sciences, puns, cake, & dogs.
No AI or NFT.
she/her
https://elementalembers.art
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January 10, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
January 7, 2026 at 8:26 PM
The “prosecute the former regime at every level” candidate has my vote in 2028.
I'm making comfort food because I'm lonely when husband is out of town.
Ham, corn, and golden potato casserole/funeral potatoes. Or, as my mom called them, simply "good potatoes."
A lactose-intolerant person's nightmare: Butter, cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup added to grated potatoes.
Ham, corn, and golden potato casserole/funeral potatoes. Or, as my mom called them, simply "good potatoes."
A lactose-intolerant person's nightmare: Butter, cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup added to grated potatoes.
January 7, 2026 at 1:33 AM
I'm making comfort food because I'm lonely when husband is out of town.
Ham, corn, and golden potato casserole/funeral potatoes. Or, as my mom called them, simply "good potatoes."
A lactose-intolerant person's nightmare: Butter, cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup added to grated potatoes.
Ham, corn, and golden potato casserole/funeral potatoes. Or, as my mom called them, simply "good potatoes."
A lactose-intolerant person's nightmare: Butter, cheese, sour cream, cream of chicken soup added to grated potatoes.
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The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
January 3, 2026 at 9:32 PM
The year is 2003. I’m 17 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
The year is 2026. I’m 40 years old. I’m watching Democrats fail to appropriately oppose an illegal war for oil.
This is the year I finally buckle down and learn Blender.
I want to make my own little creatures and print them in resin and lovingly paint them.
Youtube is full of tutorials. That's where I'm starting. But if anyone has any suggestions for sculpting in Blender for a n00b, I'd love that.
I want to make my own little creatures and print them in resin and lovingly paint them.
Youtube is full of tutorials. That's where I'm starting. But if anyone has any suggestions for sculpting in Blender for a n00b, I'd love that.
January 2, 2026 at 8:41 PM
This is the year I finally buckle down and learn Blender.
I want to make my own little creatures and print them in resin and lovingly paint them.
Youtube is full of tutorials. That's where I'm starting. But if anyone has any suggestions for sculpting in Blender for a n00b, I'd love that.
I want to make my own little creatures and print them in resin and lovingly paint them.
Youtube is full of tutorials. That's where I'm starting. But if anyone has any suggestions for sculpting in Blender for a n00b, I'd love that.
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Writers who advocate using genAI for covers and "nonessential" tasks are fuckin' traitors and not to be listened to.
December 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Writers who advocate using genAI for covers and "nonessential" tasks are fuckin' traitors and not to be listened to.
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"art is inaccessible/artists are gatekeepers" is the biggest self report in the world that whoever is saying it is, at best, buying in to incredibly tedious learned helplessness or, more likely, is just a huge fucking loser.
I don't believe it when anyone tries to say artists are gatekeeping creativity because every artist I know is so generous. Lots of us sharing tutorials, free brushes and assets, share our manus, etc! There's no shortage of info or free tools out there if you're willing to look and learn.
December 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"art is inaccessible/artists are gatekeepers" is the biggest self report in the world that whoever is saying it is, at best, buying in to incredibly tedious learned helplessness or, more likely, is just a huge fucking loser.
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The American Federation of Teachers is teaming up with a company under investigation for promoting murder suicides whose product, which it admits is based on stolen work, has been used to create nudes and harass students. And kids are supposed to take ethics guidance from them. Ok!
We know students, like the rest of the world, are using AI. Teachers need to be equipped to deal w/all the issues AI creates. Our approach starts with maximizing safety & privacy and empowering educators to make educational decisions, so AI tools can benefit not harm www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
AI has become the norm for students. Teachers are playing catch-up.
At a New York City training session, educators explored how artificial intelligence could support teaching while also discussing their concerns around the technology.
www.nbcnews.com
December 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
The American Federation of Teachers is teaming up with a company under investigation for promoting murder suicides whose product, which it admits is based on stolen work, has been used to create nudes and harass students. And kids are supposed to take ethics guidance from them. Ok!
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Looking for an *L.A. based* artist who (against all odds) has time for a poster gig before the end of the year.
It's for a science + art event.
We can offer $500 for the gig.
Dreadfully sorry about the timeline. Link a portfolio if you're interested, I'll delete this post when we found someone.
It's for a science + art event.
We can offer $500 for the gig.
Dreadfully sorry about the timeline. Link a portfolio if you're interested, I'll delete this post when we found someone.
December 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Looking for an *L.A. based* artist who (against all odds) has time for a poster gig before the end of the year.
It's for a science + art event.
We can offer $500 for the gig.
Dreadfully sorry about the timeline. Link a portfolio if you're interested, I'll delete this post when we found someone.
It's for a science + art event.
We can offer $500 for the gig.
Dreadfully sorry about the timeline. Link a portfolio if you're interested, I'll delete this post when we found someone.
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Can't wait to share what I've been working on. My show opens January 3rd at LeMieux Galleries in New Orleans.
"Nocturnal Beauty"
2022
Acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
#art #painting #surrealism #owls #nature #contemporaryart
"Nocturnal Beauty"
2022
Acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
#art #painting #surrealism #owls #nature #contemporaryart
December 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Can't wait to share what I've been working on. My show opens January 3rd at LeMieux Galleries in New Orleans.
"Nocturnal Beauty"
2022
Acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
#art #painting #surrealism #owls #nature #contemporaryart
"Nocturnal Beauty"
2022
Acrylic on canvas
10" x 10"
#art #painting #surrealism #owls #nature #contemporaryart
#ArtAdventCalendar I missed a few days, but I'm still trying to participate. :)
#DigitalIllustration of a Christmas beetle. Some of them actually look metallic.
Based on an old pencil sketch from years ago.
I'm still trying to get used to the new layout of #Affinity, and liking it so far!
#DigitalIllustration of a Christmas beetle. Some of them actually look metallic.
Based on an old pencil sketch from years ago.
I'm still trying to get used to the new layout of #Affinity, and liking it so far!
December 12, 2025 at 5:27 AM
#ArtAdventCalendar I missed a few days, but I'm still trying to participate. :)
#DigitalIllustration of a Christmas beetle. Some of them actually look metallic.
Based on an old pencil sketch from years ago.
I'm still trying to get used to the new layout of #Affinity, and liking it so far!
#DigitalIllustration of a Christmas beetle. Some of them actually look metallic.
Based on an old pencil sketch from years ago.
I'm still trying to get used to the new layout of #Affinity, and liking it so far!
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If you make a billion dollars — or $500 million or even $100 million dollars — and you keep trying to make more, then there is something seriously wrong with you. It's a mental illness akin to hoarding or drug addiction.
December 11, 2025 at 4:44 AM
If you make a billion dollars — or $500 million or even $100 million dollars — and you keep trying to make more, then there is something seriously wrong with you. It's a mental illness akin to hoarding or drug addiction.
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Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
December 6, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Share your knowledge if/when you can. Teaching other people how to do what you do doesn’t lessen your art - it just means more and better art for everyone.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
I appreciate when people are willing to tell me about their brushes, how they study, etc… I want to put that back out into the world.
#ArtAdventCalendar
This is an older one, made about this time of year, when Autumn is transitioning into Winter.
There are mushrooms, acorns, and those little cones/catkins that trees like alders drop.
#TraditionalArt using ink, chalk pastel, and colored pencils on toned paper. About 4"x6" iirc.
This is an older one, made about this time of year, when Autumn is transitioning into Winter.
There are mushrooms, acorns, and those little cones/catkins that trees like alders drop.
#TraditionalArt using ink, chalk pastel, and colored pencils on toned paper. About 4"x6" iirc.
December 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
#ArtAdventCalendar
This is an older one, made about this time of year, when Autumn is transitioning into Winter.
There are mushrooms, acorns, and those little cones/catkins that trees like alders drop.
#TraditionalArt using ink, chalk pastel, and colored pencils on toned paper. About 4"x6" iirc.
This is an older one, made about this time of year, when Autumn is transitioning into Winter.
There are mushrooms, acorns, and those little cones/catkins that trees like alders drop.
#TraditionalArt using ink, chalk pastel, and colored pencils on toned paper. About 4"x6" iirc.
Another #DigitalPainting! This time it's a raccoon.
When I started this, there were still leaves on the ground instead of snow.
Started in #Rebelle 8 and finished in #Affinity.
Jumping in on the #ArtAdventCalendar on Day 4 and hoping to participate a little more.
When I started this, there were still leaves on the ground instead of snow.
Started in #Rebelle 8 and finished in #Affinity.
Jumping in on the #ArtAdventCalendar on Day 4 and hoping to participate a little more.
December 5, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Another #DigitalPainting! This time it's a raccoon.
When I started this, there were still leaves on the ground instead of snow.
Started in #Rebelle 8 and finished in #Affinity.
Jumping in on the #ArtAdventCalendar on Day 4 and hoping to participate a little more.
When I started this, there were still leaves on the ground instead of snow.
Started in #Rebelle 8 and finished in #Affinity.
Jumping in on the #ArtAdventCalendar on Day 4 and hoping to participate a little more.
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I definitely won't remember to do an #ArtAdventCalendar every day, but here's a harlequin beetle (Acrocinus longimanus) drawing. It's a classic example of me spend far, far too long drawing details that are imperceptible in the final image.
December 3, 2025 at 7:32 AM
I definitely won't remember to do an #ArtAdventCalendar every day, but here's a harlequin beetle (Acrocinus longimanus) drawing. It's a classic example of me spend far, far too long drawing details that are imperceptible in the final image.
Portland, Oregon/PNW artists:
Looks like a really cool opportunity!
I wish I was local to the area. 🥲
Looks like a really cool opportunity!
I wish I was local to the area. 🥲
ARTISTS!
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
I need your help!
In collab. w/the Society for Integrative & Comparative Biology, I'm organizing a group of artists to come to our Jan. meeting! We're looking for artists to create based on what they learn at the conference. $1000 stipend.
Application is V short! forms.gle/ah1i8KwNJinZ...
November 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Portland, Oregon/PNW artists:
Looks like a really cool opportunity!
I wish I was local to the area. 🥲
Looks like a really cool opportunity!
I wish I was local to the area. 🥲
Got a big metal rack for paper, for free, from a local shop!
It only holds up to letter size papers, but I have plans to use it for drying/storing smaller painted projects like smaller watercolor pieces, greeting cards, & lino cut prints.
So I'm reorganizing my entire art room to make it work.
It only holds up to letter size papers, but I have plans to use it for drying/storing smaller painted projects like smaller watercolor pieces, greeting cards, & lino cut prints.
So I'm reorganizing my entire art room to make it work.
November 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Got a big metal rack for paper, for free, from a local shop!
It only holds up to letter size papers, but I have plans to use it for drying/storing smaller painted projects like smaller watercolor pieces, greeting cards, & lino cut prints.
So I'm reorganizing my entire art room to make it work.
It only holds up to letter size papers, but I have plans to use it for drying/storing smaller painted projects like smaller watercolor pieces, greeting cards, & lino cut prints.
So I'm reorganizing my entire art room to make it work.
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US customers: contrary to what you might have heard, art and books from the UK are still TARIFF-FREE! Plus, all import duties are pre-paid by me, so you WON’T have to pay any extra!
It’s proving hard to get this message out there, so if you could please repost this. 🙏
(Shop link in pinned post).
It’s proving hard to get this message out there, so if you could please repost this. 🙏
(Shop link in pinned post).
November 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
US customers: contrary to what you might have heard, art and books from the UK are still TARIFF-FREE! Plus, all import duties are pre-paid by me, so you WON’T have to pay any extra!
It’s proving hard to get this message out there, so if you could please repost this. 🙏
(Shop link in pinned post).
It’s proving hard to get this message out there, so if you could please repost this. 🙏
(Shop link in pinned post).
Just got back from the UK.
It made me appreciate the dry Utah air.
I was welcomed home to light switches and kitchen appliances giving me static electric shocks all day and I still appreciate not having everything be constantly damp.
But sea level sure felt good to breathe.
It made me appreciate the dry Utah air.
I was welcomed home to light switches and kitchen appliances giving me static electric shocks all day and I still appreciate not having everything be constantly damp.
But sea level sure felt good to breathe.
November 8, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Just got back from the UK.
It made me appreciate the dry Utah air.
I was welcomed home to light switches and kitchen appliances giving me static electric shocks all day and I still appreciate not having everything be constantly damp.
But sea level sure felt good to breathe.
It made me appreciate the dry Utah air.
I was welcomed home to light switches and kitchen appliances giving me static electric shocks all day and I still appreciate not having everything be constantly damp.
But sea level sure felt good to breathe.
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Maybe let’s get the word out on this again, for no reason in particular.
October 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Maybe let’s get the word out on this again, for no reason in particular.
As a kid, I was taught that Columbus was guided by god, his actions part of prophecy (in the Book of Mormon). Apparently the Book of Mormon was written during a time when America was really into him.
There was a lot of untangling of gross religious assertions from the actual history when I left.
There was a lot of untangling of gross religious assertions from the actual history when I left.
October 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
As a kid, I was taught that Columbus was guided by god, his actions part of prophecy (in the Book of Mormon). Apparently the Book of Mormon was written during a time when America was really into him.
There was a lot of untangling of gross religious assertions from the actual history when I left.
There was a lot of untangling of gross religious assertions from the actual history when I left.
October 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM